Take Charge of Your Future

Welcome to the Hands on Banking® program! Want to take charge of your own finances and reach your goals? Just pick your age group and get started! Whether you want to build your credit, your investments, or your own small business; invest in the market, a home, or higher education; shop for a loan, buy a car, or open your first bank accounts, the Hands on Banking program offers all the basic money tools, skills, and information you need.

What’s New

We’re pleased to announce the Hands on Banking for Seniors program. A new addition to the Hands on Banking curriculum, it is designed for seniors, their caregivers, and loved ones. This specialized program teaches seniors healthy financial habits as well as how to spot and avoid elder financial abuse.

The program has features on retirement planning, spending management, and healthcare cost issues. Hands on Banking for Seniors is fully accessible, and provides resources and tools directed and designed for senior users, while also providing easy access to the rest of the Hands on Banking platform.

Instructional Resources

Want to share the Hands on Banking program with a group? It’s simple! The free, downloadable Instructor Guides provide everything you’ll need to guide participants through real-life scenarios, group discussions, and valuable activities.

The lessons for school-aged children are aligned with national and state educational standards for economics, financial literacy, mathematics, and English language arts, making it easy to integrate the Hands on Banking program into the classroom.